Who is required to attend Orientation?

All new students are required to attend an Orientation Session. Transient students are encouraged to attend, but not required.

Do I have to have a reservation to attend Orientation?

Reservations are required and can be made after you have received an official Letter of Acceptance from the Dalton State College of Enrollment Services. Students can apply online or contact Enrollment Services (706-272-4566) to reserve placement for an orientation session.

Can I bring anyone else with me to Orientation?

Parents/ guardians are welcome to accompany students, but in considerations of other participants, please do not bring children. As we try to best use the available space to serve students first, please do not bring more than two guests.

Where should I park?

You may park in the visitor parking area in front of the Westcott Building or any of the Student Parking lots.

Where and when do I check in?

Check in is at the Goodroe Auditorium in Memorial Hall. Check-in begins at the stated orientation time in your reservation.

Where is Memorial Hall located?

To view a map of the campus, visit: http://www.daltonstate.edu/about/campusmap.htm.  Memorial Hall is between the Westcott Building and the Liberal Arts Building.

How long will orientation last?

Orientation times may vary. To know how long the orientation for the scheduled date you plan to attend, see Dalton State's Master Calendar. To view Dalton State's Master calendar visit the web-site at www.daltonstate.edu and click on the Campus Calendar link on the left-hand side of the web-page.

What if I cannot stay at Orientation the entire time?

Orientation is mandatory. If you do not complete the whole Orientation session by either arriving later or leaving early, then a hold will be put on your records preventing you from registering for classes. You need to be sure you will be able to attend the whole Orientation before choosing your Orientation date. If you have to leave during Orientation then a hold will be put on your record and you will have to re-attend and complete the entire Orientation at another time.

What will I do at Orientation?

Students that attend Orientation will be given the opportunity to meet students (both new and current), faculty, and staff. In addition, students can participate in a campus tour, learn how to search for classes, and meet representatives from Financial Aid, the Bookstore, Public Safety, and Student Activities Offices.

What do I need to bring with me to Orientation?

All needed materials will be provided for you. However, students not receiving the HOPE Scholarship should bring some form of payment for their classes. Students should wear comfortable shoes for the campus tour. Be sure to bring your license plate number for your parking decal application and a Government Photo ID for your Student ID. 

When will I get to register for classes?

You do not need to set up an appointment for advisement and registration prior to attending orientation. You will register for classes during New Student Orientation or receive an appointment for the near future to do so. If you are an Associate or Bachelor's degree student who has fewer than 30 college credit hours, or a transfer student who has tested into two or more Learning Support classes, please contact the Academic Advising Center at 272-4458 if you have questions.

Why do I have to pay an orientation fee?

The orientation fee is used to pay for operating costs of the orientation program as well as for food for you and your guests and your orientation T-shirt. The Orientation fee previously has been charged to the student account once the semester has started. Orientation fees are nonrefundable. ** Please note: Orientation fees will increase to $30 on July 1, 2009. Any students entering the orientation system on or after this date will be required to pay this increased fee amount.

How can I become a SOAR Leader?

Applications for SOAR Leaders come out each January. For more information on how to become a SOAR Leader, contact Donna Lee Davis by e-mail (dldavis@daltonstate.edu) or by phone at 706-272-4428.